Carpenter

Opitz Bürotechnik; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Opitz Bürotechnik is seeking a Carpenter to perform standard to moderately complex carpentry tasks across commercial and industrial projects. You will read blueprints, select tools, and install structures such as doors and trim, with travel to multiple job sites.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 1–4 years of carpenter experience, plus strong English communication. The role involves outdoor work and varied weather conditions, with physical demands as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-4 years of general carpenter experience on commercial or industrial projects.
• Experience with a range of hand and power tools listed above.
• Strong reading and verbal communication in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform standard to moderately complex carpentry tasks to construct, erect, install, or repair structures such as doors, frames, trim.
• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine dimensions and materials.
• Select and use appropriate hand/power tools and materials for the job.
• Travel to different job sites as required.

Skills

English communication

Tool familiarity

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Square

Plumb bob

Level

Hammer

Razor knife

Chalk box

Nail puller

Nail gun

Construction calculator

Job description

The Carpenter is responsible for performing standard to moderately complex tasks involving building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures and other items using different types of materials including wood and steel. Travel to different job sites is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with materials such as steel, concrete, wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
• Plans and performs standard to moderately complex carpentry tasks necessary to construct, erect, install, or repair structures such as door and wall frames; hardware, doors, casework and trim; specialty hardware such as handrails, laminates and door handles.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine dimensions and materials required to complete a task.
• Select and use appropriate hand and power tools and materials required for completion of a job such as; tape, saw, drill, level, chalk box, razor knife, nail puller, nail gun and square or other as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1-4 years experience working as a general Carpenter on commercial or industrial projects
• Experience with various manual and power tools such as but not limited to: tape, square, plumb bob, level, hammer, razor knife, chalk box, tool belt, nail puller, and construction calculator
• Strong reading, written and verbal communication skills in English, verbal communication in Spanish considered an asset but not required
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs without assistance and greater than 50lbs with assistance; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EOE - Vets/Disabilities